Style Guide

The shirt is one of the most stylish, masculine, essential piece in a man's wardrobe.

The shirt worn on special occasions (dress shirt) is long-sleeved only and without pockets. Short-sleeved shirts are not considered elegant.

The ultimate in elegance these days is the custom made long-sleeved white shirt. For business, light-coloured shirts with a pattern on a light background are the most popular. For more formal occasions, avoid brightly patterned, loose-fitting shirts.

In addition to the tailoring, shirts for various occasions are differentiated by the quality and pattern of the fabric, the type of collar and cuffs (handles).

It's important to be aware of the different types of collars, as these are the major factors that determine the casual or formal look of a shirt.

The most characteristic feature of the collar of the shirt is the cut and the position of the sleeves (ing gallérjának a szára. The cut of the collars is determined by the closedness or openness of the collar sleeves (ing gallérjának a szára).

The most commonly worn styles are the closed-collar versions (classic, kent, button down), which can be worn with almost any style and outfit, or with a tie. The more special open collared shirts (half shark, shark collars) are recommended for tie-less looks.

The size of the shirt collar is optimal when there is at least one finger of space between the closed collar and the neck.

Bespoke shirts are often embroidered with a unique monogram. The initials are usually placed on the left side of the shirt, under the heart, or on the left forehand. The thread colour is usually darker than the shirt. The size of the embroidery should not be ostentatious.

Our clothing is becoming less restrained and less formal. The casual lifestyle is now present in all aspects of life. Smart casual, or Business casual, breaks with rigid traditions, bridging the gap between a more formal workplace look and sporty comfort. Casual also combines colours and patterns more freely. Differences in style are highlighted by the use of different colours and fabrics, as well as subtle details.
Smart casual is a versatile look that suits most occasions. A patch pocket or elbow patch sports jacket can be paired with a patterned shirt and jeans, or with a pair of chino trousers in the right colour.

Invitations to festive events and company parties often include a dress code, which in many cases can be a source of confusion.

The outfit should be appropriate to the occasion and in shades of colour to match the season and time of day. Choose lighter colours in summer or during the day and darker colours in winter or for evening occasions.

If there is no dress code on the invitation to the event, the nature and time of the event will help you choose the dress. The later the time of day, the more formal the attire. Being underdressed is a bigger mistake than being overdressed.
It's not appropriate to wear a shirt with the neck unbuttoned and no tie when everyone  is in a suit at a formal event.

One of the most common style mistakes is the full buttoned jacket button line. One of the golden rules of wearing a jacket is to never button the lowest button. When sitting down, the jacket should be unbuttoned completely, and when standing up, it's polite to button it back up.

Black Tie (BT)

The appearance expected for the most formal events. It is mandatory to wear a tuxedo with a bow tie, a snow-white tuxedo/wing collar, a double-cuffed shirt and a smart pair of black leather shoes.

Formal (official)

A less strict dress code is expected for less formal events, official openings and business dinners. Tuxedos and bow ties can be omitted. Dark-coloured suit with light-coloured shirt, elegant long tie and black leather shoes.

Informal (half official)

The informal look is the most similar to business attire. A traditional suit is expected, but more relaxed in terms of fabric colours and patterns. Feel free to choose from lighter colours and even fabrics with striped and checked patterns. Long-sleeved shirts, with or without ties and smart shoes are recommended for these types of events.

Depending on the style of the wedding, dress etiquette is most often based on formal expectations. The groom's appearance should harmonise with the bride's dress and the style of the wedding.

The suit can be made with a classic line or a special cut (spiffy, tuxedo).

Usually by wearing an elegant white cuffed shirt, a wedding waistcoat with the same or contrasting pattern as the suit, and a bow, long or French tie, you can achieve the perfect look you've dreamed of for the special day.

The wedding etiquette also mentions the exact buttoning of the jacket. The groom should make sure that he unbuttons his jacket before sitting down and always buttons his jacket after standing up (before speaking and receiving congratulations). An even more important golden rule is that the lower button of the jacket must always be left unbuttoned and must not be buttoned, unless the jacket is of the single-button design.

The sleeve of the jacket should not completely cover the cuff of the shirt. The etiquette allows a maximum of 1.3cm to show from the shirt sleeves. The side pockets of the groom's suit are sewn in for aesthetic reasons. This temporary solution helps to ensure that the groom does not use the visible pockets for storage (phone, wallet, etc.).

It is also important to match the colours of the belt and shoes, as well as the tie and pocket square. For metal accessories, it is also necessary to emphasise that the colours of the watch, the belt buckle and the metal cufflinks should be matching.

If it's a casual ceremony, and there's no church wedding where tradition demands a certain degree of rigour, a linen suit is also an option. In this case, it is a sensible idea to include the dress code in the wedding invitation, so that the wedding guests can wear a similar style, thus forming a unity with the newlyweds.